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Cole Thompson

Texans QB C.J. Stroud excited for trip to Lambeau Field

Sometimes, a stadium is more than just a place where NFL games are held.

It’s an experience. It’s unique. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment for some.

That’s partially what C.J. Stroud is most pumped for when the Houston Texans touch down at Lambeau Field for a Week 7 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

“You dream as a kid to go play at this stadium and it’s a historical stadium,” Stroud said Wedensday. “A lot of great games played in there and to go for my first opportunity to be up there against a great team is going to be an honor and I can’t wait.”

Stroud, a favorite to win the league MVP, has yet to see Lambeau in his short career. Houston drew the NFC North as its cross-division opponent in 2024, meaning two games would be on the road.
Week 3 sent the Texans to Minnesota to take on the Vikings. Week 7 has Houston heading to the mecha of the NFL World to face Jordan Love and a revamped Packers team looking for a signature in their backyard.
“Lambeau is a special place,” coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday. “I told our players that today, it’s a special place to play. You talk about the history of football. It is always special to play there and it is even more special when you can get a victory in Lambeau because they always have a tough team.”

Stroud agrees. While at Ohio State, he played at several infamous locations in the Big Ten, including Penn State’s Beaver Stadium and The Big House at the University of Michigan.

Lambeau Field has the same energy. It’s a safe haven for Wisconsinites who have rooted for the only fan-owned franchise for decades. They’ve seen ample stars lead their team to Super Bowl titles, including Bart Starr, Brett Favre and four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers.

Love, who guided Green Bay back to the postseason last year, looks to be next. That’s of course if he can slow down Stroud and the Texans first.

“Everybody understands the significance of Lambeau and how special that place is,” Ryans said.

Kickoff is scheduled for noon CT.

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